Be good to the servant, but masters don't get it.

The Philadelphia Inquirer:
Images from the public- service campaign show an Indian driver with a bit in his mouth and an Ethiopian maid kneeling in a doghouse.

"The man behind the television announcements and newspaper inserts says that it is time for Saudis to stop ignoring the issue and that their Muslim faith should compel them to act."

Advertising Executive, Kaswara al-Khatib

Kasawara al-Khatib has good intentions when he created this Public Service Announcement. Especially since he is addressing the abuse of Saudi employers towards their servants. Yet, I don't think this PSA poster/image does its job. I believe it would have been more effective if a Saudi person was in the position of the servant on a leech, to remind these employers that servants are human just like them. To put them in their place and let them think, "what if that was me."

Good idea Mr. Kaswara al-Khatib, but I hope you can create a stronger image to make the Saudi people think... with out getting arrested by the government of course. We don't want you to disappear into the night.

Sometimes I feel like a poet ... then Dragons come.

Dark day in Camelot.

Why so down, princess?
The New Year polish must have worn off.
Now you must look into the future,
to see that odds are against us.

As the song goes,
Stand up and don't give up the fight.
If you want it,
It will come to light.
These dark days will remain dark,
if you refuse to create a spark.

So please get out of your rut
and figure this thing out.
Camelot is on the other side,
so jump on your horse and let us ride.

By: Euphemism
To: Anime

Decided to make this poem off the top of my head to my lady "Anime." I know it's terrible, but I've started getting some interest in spoken words as of late and thought I could dedicate a poem to her. She's getting over-whelmed with graduation and having to find a career either in London or in the USA. I just hope she knows that I'm here to help and I hope she OR you don't think this poem is too horrible.

PICTURE OF THE DAY:

Confectionery monster at a cookie bakery in Annapolis, Maryland, USA.

I decided to go and visit Annapolis, Maryland today and see what's up with that city. I was amused at its architecture and European atmosphere. I wish I had more time to spend there but sadly, my meter was running out and I didn't see any point in eating at any of the expensive restaurants with out a date. So I departed, but not before I saw the coolest Starbucks location I have ever seen. Come back tomorrow to see that image. =)

Till then... Day 2 complete.

New Year Resolution

HAPPY NEW YEAR!!!

It is a new year and a new day for me. I've been neglecting this blog as of late due to vacation and my own desire to hide how boring my life has been of late. I've been partying it up in the Washington D.C. area. Although I've made a New Years Resolution to try and write an article on the blog for everyday of the year. Like a journal to share with you my thoughts and the most interesting news article I've found online.
I don't usually believe in resolutions for the new year... because it just sets us up for failure. Yet, I've decided that until I close this blog... I will try to:

• Post an entry everyday
• Include an image with that entry everyday.
• Share at least ONE interesting article for that day, then provide my analysis of the situation.

I hope this first entry can help guide me for the year to come.

Happy New Year everyone!!!!

Today:

I just got some rest from the party and drinking of New Year's Eve. On New Year's Eve I chose to eat some Sushi at Asahi Sushi in Baltimore, on Broadway street at Fells Point. Then rolled into Green Turtle to watch the clock strike 12, while girls in skimpy outfits fall to the ground in a drunken stupor.

New Year's day... I relaxed, ran some errands and then sat in a Starbucks to read a good portion of this book titled, "The Afghan." A really interesting fictional book that incorporates the history of Afghanistan, England, America, Taliban and Al Qaeda as a back drop for a really interesting story. In an almost layman method, he explains how the western society found itself in Afghanistan after 9/11 and how Al Qaeda came to power. I highly recommend this book to anyone interested in espionage and history.

been gone

I've been M.I.A.

I went to Washington DC, Baltimore, and New York City recently. Got a chance to hang out at KATZ Deli... which is where the orgasm scene occurred in "When Harry Met Sally."

Anyways, I found this awesome blog about home decoration... enjoy!

http://www.apartmenttherapy.com/la

Hi guys! Sorry to leave you for so long. Haven't blogged since post election day. Been busy. I'm actually in Washington D.C., hoping to be around for the inaguration day.

I just want to say to everyone. If you love someone, please love them back. Don't be afraid to stick your neck out to tell them you love them. May it be a lover or your children. Our time on this earth is too short to play games and be aloof.

I recently realized that I was putting out more effort than the other person, but I have no regrets. Because I always told them how much I loved them... and when that wasn't enough, I showed them through actions. I just think we both had a different definition of Love.

I personally think Love conquers all. If BOTH people are trying to make love work... then it will be fine. But if only one person is making the effort and the other person is stagnant or just unwilling to do something on behalf of love.. then I question if its love.

I can and will do anything for my woman, all I ask is the same in return. If that is your situation, then you are ahead of me and the curve. I know women still exist who love passionately and not ashamed to love their man... I hope I can find that girl someday.

Obama Election Night

During the election day of Nov. 4, 2008 I was in London, England (don't worry I did early voting). I stayed up until 4am to watch the election results. All my British friends fell asleep, yet I stayed on to watch Obama win Ohio and then California.

I was amazed at the interest of the British people with our election. Then again, the whole world was watching as America was about to elect the first colored man into the most powerful office in the world. Everyone knew this was a historical moment. It really did give people hope.

BBC, SKY One, and ITV4 had their own special programming to cover the election. My favorite moment was when BBC brought on John Bolton (ex-UN Secretary) and a British Author, it was a little past midnight in London and the panel looked tired. A field reported made a comment that Palin is the mistake that lost the election for the Republicans. John Bolton was quick to defend Palin and the Republican party, then a civil debate began to unfold before my eyes.

It was interesting because John Bolton got huffy and puffy over a comment that was obvious to everyone, but he refused admit to it. The reporter was only making the point that nominating Palin strengthened the Christian right, but alienated the Republican center. Losing the election, since they failed to attract the people in the center of the party (since the Christian right would vote Republican either way).

Yet, John Bolton was quick to accuse how the reporter had no idea what she was talking about, etc. For a prior UN-Secretary, John Bolton lacks human interaction skills. I found him to be crass and condescending to the people around him, not to mention stubborn. I can only imagine how much of an ass he was to work with in the United Nations. He continued to call for a reporter to be fired, because the reporter tried to ask a republican organizer about their chances for a victory that evening. The Republican organizer was elusive in his response and the reporter continued to question him to get a clear and straight forward response. John Bolton thought that was rude of the reporter.

First off, it wasn't that serious. Secondly, he was a reporter... that's what he's supposed to do. GET A STRAIGHT ANSWER! Not let a schmuck get away with elusive responses. We should actually get more reporters like that, who asks the tough questions and state the obvious.

Enough of Mr. Bolton. After the victory, within the next few days I watched programs and news paper articles featuring Mr. Obama and the Democratic Victory. It was amazing to see the interest in our election, they all knew that it would affect them in one way or another. The most touching thing I experienced was a father and daughter behind me on the 207 bus. They sat in the back seat conversing about Obama and the election. Most of the conversation was in Arabic (they were from North Africa I think), yet I got the gist of what the exchange was all about. The father was explaining to his daughter about the American election and why Obama victory was all over the news. He was explaining to her, why the moment was historical.

Because the father knew that this moment was not possible in England or any European country that had white faces in higher office. Articles about institutional racism filled the news paper and how the British government is no where near to having a colored Prime Minister. The father knew that America is still the land of opportunity and equality. That hope can still come from her people. That is when I knew that it was cool to be an American again... not because of Mr. Obama, but because of the American people itself who looked past the color lines, looked past the fear mongering, and walked towards the future together, voting for the first Black President of the United States. Showing the world that we judge people by their character and not by the color of their skin.

As I write this blog entry, I am filled with emotion imagining fathers and mothers explaining to their kids the significance of this election. Explaining to their child that hard work, education and dedication can get you ahead. That anything is still possible in America. Terrorist or not, they can't deny that such a feat could never happen in their countries, may it be in the Middle East, Europe, or Asia.

So to my fellow Americans I say this, "GOOD JOB GUYS! GOOD JOB!"

I'm glad together we voted and showed that progress can me made in 46 years. I hope you are smiling Dr. King, I hope you are smiling.

London 2008: Photo Mayehem I

On my recent trip to London I decided to take some photos as I walked around the city... Wait, what?

What was I doing in London to begin with? Well, I was there to visit friends, record some B-Roll and take photographs of my friend (codename) Koala for a clothing company she was invited to model/represent.

Here are some of my favorite photos from that trip.

Above: Koala waiting for the bus. I love how the "K" appears behind her.
I didn't notice that when I was taking the photo,
but it works out since her name starts with a K.

Above: I remember reading about this Rodin sculpture
in Art History class. It was nice to see it as I wandered
around the Parliament area.

Above: The Thames River with The Parliament and London Eye.
By this point my digital camera battery died and
had to take this beautiful shot with my iPhone.

Above: Walked by a park on my way to catch the bus, when I turned to see this sight.
The light was just right and realized the scene was majestic.
My digital camera was still dead, so I had to use my iPhone.
I'm so glad that my iPhone was able to capture this beautiful moment.

Above: A cool neon light display of the human vascular system.

Stay tuned as I plan to give you a few images from the photo shoot and my wanderings of the famous Brick Lane. Until next time, stay sexy folks.

London Visit

So I just got back from London and neglected my blog. I'll try to post some stories and photos on what I did while I was out in United Kingdom.

I did see "Quantum of Solace" before it opened in the USA.
I got to watch how the people in the United Kingdom took so much interest in our elections. While getting rejected from American Election Parties in Fulham.

More stories to come. Sorry to abandon you guys.

London pub

I'm in a pub in London. Waiting for the Buffalo bar to open up.

Media bias when it comes to reporting crimes.

Above: Ashley Todd, after alleged attack.

By now, everyone has heard of the McCain supporter who falsified an attack by a (black male) Obama supporter. What's amazing is how quick her story flashed NATIONWIDE. Then how so many republicans and blogger's made comments of how bad Obama supporters are, look at the comments HERE yourself.

Links:
McCain worker attacked, mutilated in PA - Oct. 23, 2008 Campaign Volunteer Faces Charges In Attack Hoax - Oct. 24, 2008

Incredible, right! Well, check this out!

Police investigate political confrontation - Oct. 20, 2008

Three days before Ashley Todd made her false report and making national headlines, an Asian woman working for the Obama Campaign was assaulted as she tried to talk to a resident of Caledonia (A city in Racine County, Wisconsin). For full story, read the link above.

My question is, why didn't this make the headlines, but a woman attacked by an Obama supporter makes national news?

Is it due to ethnicity? White woman attacked by a Black man VS. Asian woman attacked by a White man?

How about political party? Democrat attack a Republican VS. Republican attack a Democrat?

It's just so disturbing that a white woman attacked makes national news before her accusation can even be verified. Not only that, but everyone was so quick to jump on the band wagon and believe some black man was responsible for this. Let's not forget that her first thought to accuse of the crime are Black-Americans. Not only that, but they are so quick to try and portray her as a victim of mental illness. What's wrong with just saying she's a dumb-ass racist caught in her own lie?

THEN... we have this Asian-American woman attacked in broad daylight... WITH WITNESSES! A confirmed attack. Yet, we hear nothing about it on the national news. Is the media biased? I thought the media was liberal left wing? But a white male attacks a woman (Asian-American) it doesn't make the news or outrage... maybe suppressed or ignored by national media.

But when a white woman is attacked, the media is quick to jump on the story and build some form of racial tension to hunt down this mysterious black attacker. What the f**K? Seriously, people? I'm glad to see that a lot of people didn't jump on the bandwagon and pick up their torches. At the same time, I am so disappointed with the news organizations who circulated this story with out waiting for the investigation to be complete AND/OR ignoring the other attack that occurred three days prior to that liar Ashley Todd.

No wonder people read the Internet to get their news, instead of watching it or reading the news paper. Stop race baiting and do equal cover on stories. If you will broadcast an attack on a white woman who supports the McCain campaign on national TV, include the other attacks that has occurred to Obama supporters.

Driving in Los Angeles

Driving around downtown Los Angeles, California. These signs/murals caught my eye. From my moving car I snapped these photos, luckly no one from the LAPD caught me.

Early Voting: No Lines, No Hassle.

Today was a very important day. I voted in a very historical election. An election where a Black man might actually be the President of the United States. Fifty-Three years since the start of the Civil Rights movement in 1955, Senator Barak Obama leads in the polls.

I decided to vote early, since I wasn't sure if I will be in town on Election Day. Besides, how can I risk missing out on this historical event. If you are interested in voting before November 4, 2008 please go online and find your county voter register office. If you live in Orange County, CA like myself you can find it at:

www.OCVOTE.com

There you can find information on how to register and early voting. Which will give you a list of locations to chose from, allowing you to vote early at these sites. I chose to vote at the Anaheim City Hall and it was quick and easy. I did not wait in line and they found my name right away.

Anaheim City Hall
Vote Early, November 4, 2008 General Election (October 19-28)

HOURS
Monday thru Friday, 8a-5p. CLOSED WEEKENDS.
ADDRESS
200 S. Anaheim Boulevard #217
Anahiem, CA 92805
SPECIFIC LOCATION
Located at the City Clerk counter on the second level. Park on level 2B of the City Hall East parking structure and cross the pedestrian bridge.
DIRECTIONS
Map provided courtesy of expedia.com maps.
WHAT TO EXPECT & WHAT TO BRING
Find out what services are provided at an Early Voting site, as well as what information you will need to provide in order to vote early.

Once you walk up to the counter, they ask for your ID and proof of residency. I showed them the registration notice I received in the mail. I also had to fill out a form that said, "I haven't received my voter packet."

Which I didn't get until I returned home from City Hall. I then went up to an electronic voting booth and entered a 4 digit security/ID number into the box. This prompted the the first question, "Obama/Biden or McCain/Palin?"

I proceed to use the selector wheel and then hit "enter."

I continue the procedure several times, voting on important measures that covered the environment, rail system, Children's hospital, gay marriage (prop 8), and abortion notification (prop 4). Then upon submitting the ballot electronically and confirming it twice. A print out appears for you to proof read. Then you finally confirm a third and final time, your vote is submitted and the paper print out is deposited with a bar-code, amongst the other voters who used that machine.

Upon completing and submitting my ballot, I felt a tingle wash over my body. Because I realized that I just participated in a historic moment in American (if not World) History. How often can a person know that this day, you became part of history.

So I tell you my fellow Americans... VOTE if not on Nov. 4th, 2008. Vote on the days BEFORE November 4, 2008!!!

God Bless America.

Badass Helmet

This is the hottest helmet I've seen. I plan to rock this helmet if/when I ever get a motorcycle.

This is all made possible by the company Santiago Chopper from Gibsonton, Florida. Although they have a terrible concept of web design. Their bikes and products are beautiful. I'm sure to get a few things from them once I get my motorcycle license in the near future. Vroom, vroom!

Visiting the real world on my day off

Today was my day off after working 6 days straight for a week. Most of my days were between 12 to 14 hours long. *sigh*

That's the film industry.

So today, I just caught up on sleep and relaxed. I was hoping to have a chance to talk to my very lovely friend ANIME (because she has large eyes and cute as an Japanese Anime character). Sadly, she left her laptop charger in her local Starbucks, so I couldn't speak to her... since her laptop died in the middle of our Skype conversation.

Finally got caught up on my laundry, had a wonderful mexican lunch, then had some delicious Tiramisu from my brothers Birthday cake. I just really wish I had a chance to wash my car. *sigh*

Then I wanted to look up some webseries on youtube.com, but instead I found a very compelling series about the struggle in Burma. I thought I could share it with you.



What did you think?

Then, I saw this youtube.com link to Will.I.Am's video contest?!?! It's in hopes to end poverty. I wish them the best of luck... but I myself am a realist and think that as long as we have overpopulation and corporations. Poverty cannot be avoided. Yet, I salute people who wants to try and make life easier for the poor. I think the best thing is having the support and structure available for those who want to get out of their poverty. That being said, here is Will.I.Am of the Black Eye Peas.

http://www.youtube.com/inmyname

I was working on Melrose Blvd. the other day... then who do I see park on a red zone, jump out of his bently, jay-walk thorought traffic in his "Orange" outfit. Then disappear into a mobile store.

Well it was no other than Will-I-AM of the Black Eye Peas. He took a moment to sign autographs and take pictures with fans on the sidewalk.

Driving with stupid.

We were filming on location and we had all the film gear on the sidewalk. Cameramen moving about with their equipment. When suddenly I hear over the radio, "Stop. Everyone stay where you are. Nobody move."

After looking at my fellow crew for a few minutes and hearing radio silence. We got curious and walked out into the street. The scene was quite surprising and unexpected.

There was the Assistant Director, Set Medic, and Production Assistant (who went to EMT training) hoovering over a man. I shout, "What happened?"

Someone responded that an old man was hit by a car. When I asked where the car was, they pointed to a car with a young man standing outside of his car. Nervous and in shock. I instructed him to pull to the side of the street and park his car. Once he did that, I asked him to step outside of the car and sit/stand in the side walk.

From there I noticed the stupidity of LA drivers. Not only with this driver, who was so absorbed in watching our film crew as he made a left turn, that he hit an old man crossing the street. THEN! These Los Angeles drivers on Melrose decided to get upset that we closed off one lane to protect the medic and the old man. Then people refused to slow down or would speed up as they got to the traffic police. Some people are just complete idiots and douche bags. FULL STOP.

When you're beyond tired.

It's 11:42 PM. I've been awake since 4:45 AM. Been working since 5AM. Ran around Melrose Place. Ran into Joey Pantelleone and Will-I-Am from the "Black Eye Peas" today. Picked up a second shift, where half of my shift is just on call and hopefully sleeping. I passed tired about 4 hours ago, but for some reason... I'm still functioning. I guess I have no life but work at the moment.

Yes, it's sad.

Anyways... I can't imagine how difficult it will be to wake me up tomorrow morning. I'm gonna be in a coma. LoL.

Break it down for me Doc!

I took a personality test today and here is my result. I can't complain about it really. Try it out yourself.

Genuine Inventor

About you:

• You are an Inventor
• Your imagination, self-reliance, openness to new things, and appreciation for utility combine to make you an INVENTOR.
• You have the confidence to make your visions into reality, and you are willing to consider many alternatives to get that done.
• The full spectrum of possibilities in the world intrigues you—you're not limited by pre-conceived notions of how things should be.
• Problem-solving is a specialty of yours, owing to your persistence, curiosity, and understanding of how things work.
• Your vision allows you to identify what's missing from a given situation, and your creativity allows you to fill in the gaps.
• Your awareness of how things function gives you the ability to come up with new uses for common objects.
• It is more interesting for you to pursue excitement than it is to get caught up in a routine.
• Although understanding details is not difficult for you, you specialize in seeing the bigger picture and don't get caught up in specifics.
• You tend to more proactive than reactive—you don't just wait for things to come to you.
• Your independent streak allows you to make decisions efficiently and to trust your instincts
• You're not afraid to let your emotions guide you, and you're generally considerate of others' feelings as well.
• You prefer to have time to plan for things, feeling better with a schedule than with keeping plans up in the air until the last minute.
• Never one to be found in chic boutiques or trendy clothing stores, you take an extremely practical approach to getting dressed.
• You tend to believe that things happen for a reason, and that not everything is under our control.

If you want to be different:

• Try applying your creativity to more artistic arenas, and letting your imagination take less practical forms.

How you relate to others:

• You are Genuine
• Your outgoing personality, your preference for order, and your cautious appreciation of others makes you GENUINE.
• You aren't afraid to occasionally be the center of attention. You are comfortable and confident in social situations.
• As a charismatic kind of person, you tend to be energized by other people and enjoy their company.
• When other people are upset, you are able to think about the situation rationally, without getting too caught up in their feelings.
• At times you find it difficult to understand where other people are coming from, and wish they could just see things the way you do.
• You are a strongly principled person who believes in right and wrong. This helps you make decisions easily when it comes to moral issues – you don't have to waste time hedging on important values.
• In your experience, people tend to get what they deserve. Because of this, you work hard and try to follow your principles in your day-to-day life, knowing that you will be rewarded for your efforts.

If you want to be different:

• You have many friends, but you only trust a few of these people when it really counts. Opening yourself up to more of your friends will help you create more strong and meaningful relationships.
• Be cautious when judging someone—try harder to understand his or her perspective—and you will become a more intuitive person.

Need shirts to wear.

Long hours at work... the other day this week, I worked 15 hours and then had to wake up at 4am the next morning. Ugh!

In the mean time, I'm actually getting overtime. That's a relief.

On my ONE day off during the week, I decided to find these t-shirt designs for the ladies. *LOL*

Below are a few from cafepress.com - Asian Collection.

Cafepress.com - Filipino Collection

Fancy that. It got shot down.

Guess what! My idea of the "3 rule" was totally shot down the other day (Friday). I was waiting for a third bad news and expecting this "break" to not happen. But instead of just sitting and waiting for it to happen. I did something about it and got my job.

Saturday morning, I started working for my first television show as a Production Assistant. Finally, broke in to the industry with an entry level position to gain more experience. Please don't ask me what show I'm working on or what it's about... because I can't tell you. I'll just get tired of denying you and start telling you some bullshit answer to entertain myself and make you look stupid later. My coworkers are great except one guy who heads the lighting department. Two words: Napoleon Complex.

As much as I hate using that word, this guy is just a dick. Whines and bitches about why he's not able to do this or that... as if I have anything to do about it. I just tell him what is told from my chain of command. If he has a problem, bring it up with my boss or the Producer. Don't speak under your breath or out loud to pretend to make me feel guilty... cuz I don't give a shit. Since, I'm following my orders and doing my job.

What I will bring to you are quotes I get from set in film format. Let's begin:

INT. CAR - NIGHT

PA 1 (Short Male, Denim Jeans, and black shirt), PA 2 (Slender Female, perky breasts, tank top, dirty BOX blond hair), Line Producer ( Husky Male, zip up sweater, jeans) walk out of a production house carrying various products in hand.

PA 1
How is that a Viking name?

PA 2
Because they do!

PA 1
The last one you read, maybe! But the names you read before that?
Not Viking. Hamm and anything with a "...ski" on it, is not a viking name.

PA 2
What would it be?

PA 1
Those are Germanic names. From Germany.

PA 2
No they aren't.

PA 1 and Line Producer
What?

PA 2
Those aren't, I swear.

PA 1
Dude! Those names were Germanic... Eastern European in origin.

PA 2
(surprised)
What! Eastern Europe is China and shit. Those aren't Chinese names.

PA 1 and Line Producer look at each other in shock. They both smirk.

PA 1
Are you serious? Really?

PA 2
Yeah.
Line Producer
Uhm. That is Eastern Europe.

PA 1
No its not!

EXT. PRODUCTION HOUSE - NIGHT

The group walk out to the front doorstep of the house.

Line Producer and PA 1
What is Germany and the countries next to it then?
PA 1
Dude! Viking Countries are Norway, Sweden, and Finland. That's North Europe.

PA 2
No it's not. Germany is like Europe... and Viking Countries are the North West Europe.
Oh, I forgot something... I need to run back inside.

Line Producer and PA 1 just look at each other and nod in disbelief.

FADE TO BLACK

FADE IN

INT. CAR - NIGHT

Line Producer is sitting in the driver seat, PA 1 is sitting on passenger seat, and PA 2 is moving around in the back seat trying to get comfortable. PA 2 begins to rummage through the back of the car.

PA 2
Oh my gawd! Is this a China man hat?

Silence lingers in the car for a moment.

Line Producer
Uhm, yeah.

PA 1 begins to laugh sarcastically.

PA 1
I don't think that's called a China man Hat.

Line Producer
It's called a rice field worker hat.

PA 2
No it's not! It's a China man Hat.

PA 1
Uhm, dude! No one uses that word. Do you know the equivalent of that word?

Line Producer
Yeah, that's pretty much an insult and people don't like to hear that word.

PA 2
What?

PA 1
Yeah. That's a derogatory term.

PA 2
Dude. It's not racist. I can't be racist.

PA 1
Why not?
PA 2
Because I'm Hispanic! I'm such a mutt that I can't be racist.

Line Producer and PA 1 look at each other and nod their head in disbelief.

FADE TO BLACK

It's safe to say that we stopped trying to educate her and let her believe that China is Eastern Europe.

Then we were too tired to debate her on how stupid it was to think that just because you are a person of color, you can't be racist. I personally think that is the dumbest shit in the world. To think that a person of color is unable to discriminate another human being due to their color being different from theirs. I've met plenty of Hispanics, Blacks, and Asians who are bigots in their own right.

By definition, she is right I suppose... because by definition. Racist people would have to be in a position of power and use that to influence hold down a group of people. Yet she is still quite the bigot for saying what she said. Since you are reinforcing the use of a racial slur. Justifying to others that it's okay to use a racial slur. Same can be said for using the word n**gger, we**ack, sp**k, ch**k... etc.

Perpetuating racial stereotypes and believing you can't be a bigot due to the shade of your skin is just pure stupidity.

FULL STOP.